BG Group sunk by delays at Jasmine Field

Thursday's quarterly results for BG Group have been a case study in how the press and the markets can diverge. Most outlets were cockahoop about the numbers but the stock had fallen 2.9 per cent by 11:20. The question is why?

Thursday's quarterly results for BG Group have been a case study in how the press and the markets can diverge. Most outlets were cockahoop about the numbers but the stock had fallen 2.9 per cent by 11:20. The question is why?

On the surface things looked rosy with net earnings sharply up on last year, and the group promising more growth from new production.

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